Brazilian power metal band Hibria just announced the band will have to postpone 20th anniversary U.S. tour dates due to visa issues. Hibria issued this statement:

"We regret to say the American leg of our 20th anniversary tour had to be postponed once again due to visa delays. A brand new and extended tour is already being booked for the upcoming Winter 16/17. Stay tuned for more info."

The tour presented by PureGrainAudio will continue its Canadian dates in support of new album "XX" that was released in North America via Test Your Metal Records.

Hibria is now kicking off a North American tour presented by PureGrainAudio.com in addition to releasing new album "XX" via Test Your Metal Records today.

The Brazilian power metallers are proud to reveal the full stream of this sixth release - listen in below. The band comments: "Hibria's soul is full of music. To celebrate our 20th anniversary we present to you 'XX'. It's heavy metal with no boundaries especially made for the fans. Can you feel it?"

Brazil's Hibria released a music video for the new track "Leading Lady." The song will appear on the upcoming new EP entitled "XX," which will be released on the following dates and with the following labels:

Brazilian power metal band Hibria is proud to announce a 20th anniversary North American tour presented by PureGrainAudio.com and Test Your Metal Records that will kick off in Vancouver, BC on August 10th and wrap up in New York City on August 28th. Hibria released a fifth and latest self-titled full-length album last year via Test Your Metal Records.

Brazil's power metal outfit Hibria just posted a new lyric video for the track "Ashamed," which is off the band's latest self-titled album released last August via Test Your Metal Records. Check it out below. The album's full track listing is as follows:

After a memorable CD launch show in the band's hometown of Porto Alegre, Brazil for a new self-titled album released earlier this August, power metal outfit Hibria wants to share some of that experience with fans who couldn't make it.

Check out a live video for the track "Lonely Fight," which is from the 2013 release "Silent Revenge," in the player below. The concert also included special participation from Distraught vocalist André Meyer and former Hibria members Marco Panichi and Diego Kasper.

It's that time of year: put up your hails horns \m/\m/ and get in the mosh pit spirit for Asher Media Relations' latest holiday sampler!

"Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 5" features a stunning 51 tracks and just under four hours of headbanging tunes from bands they've had the honour of doing PR for in 2015. Listen in below, while the full track listing is available after the jump.

Unleashing a self-titled album last month via Test Your Metal Records, Brazil's Hibria was supposed to tour both the USA and Canada this September and October in support of the release, but due to visa issues the trek has been postponed.

This tour would have included an appearance at Prog Power USA XVI on September 11 - a festival which has already experienced several other dropouts, including Persefone and Anubis Gate. Test Your Metal Records comments on Hibria's tour snag:

"Some very unfortunate news in the world of metal. For reasons beyond our control Hibria will not be able to join the upcoming North American tour set to take place Sept/Oct 2015. Due to major issues with the USCIS and immigration visa's will not be issued in time to take part in the Canadian and US shows including their appearance at PPUSA.

"As you may know, the USCIS system was hacked a couple months ago and it has caused us nothing but problems for the whole underground music scene. After countless weeks fighting the system, countless extra fees paid and trying to get answers from the USCIS we are forced to throw in the towel and post pone HIBRIA's NA tour until a later date." More...

With the future leaders of the world going back to their educational institutions, Asher Media Relations is proud to offer a new FREE download compilation of artists the company has worked with this year.

The "Back To School Vol. 1" sampler features over 30 tracks to prep students for a deafening mosh to make those class rooms of higher learning just a bit more bearable! Enjoy the headbanging tunes below, or download your own copy at this location. More...

ProgPower USA promoter Glenn Harveston announced that Andorra's Persefone is the latest band to be cancelled from the 2015 roster, in part due to visa issues. The USCIS has reared its ugly head causing the most issues since 2009 for the annual festival.

Harveston explains: "Unfortunately, this situation is not a simple as the Morgana Lefay cancellation, although the visa process is once again at the root of things. It is no secret now the USCIS center in Vermont is running 4-6 weeks behind their normal schedule assuming there is no RFE (request for evidence). We technically still have three weeks we can wait to receive these visas and then schedule the mandatory interviews. However, Persefone booked a European tour in June with the assumption they would have completed the interviews prior to kicking off their tour. They cannot complete any interviews while on tour. I requested they wait until after the tour and then complete the interviews as there was still possibly time. I was informed the day job of one of the band members prevents him from traveling to Madrid during that time frame, especially with no specific date to schedule currently. Thus, I am left with no choice but to cancel the band now.

"I know these types of explanations are frustrating to you, the fans. There is simply nothing that can be done. In the immortal words of the great American poet, Jimmy Buffett, 'Breathe in..Breathe Out..Move On.' Please know that there is no animosity between the band and myself. I truly understand and empathize with their situation. I wish the band nothing but the best and will continue to support them in the future."

Within hours of the announcement, Canada's Unleash the Archers was added to the bill. The latest roster list is as follows: More...

“We self titled this release because we believe that it represents what our music is and how we feel about our band. This is our second CD composed with the same lineup and it made all the difference in our songwriting. We already knew what to expect from each other and it contributed a lot for us to write this new work. It is our most daring album. We experienced new influences and they made this album to sound so fresh. We really feel we have started heading to a new level as a band.”

The full album can also be streamed via the Bandcamp player below, and the track listing is as follows:

Legendary hard rock/metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman, T.S.O., ex-Yngwie Malmsteen) has been confirmed for the sold-out ProgPower USA festival this year in Atlanta, Georgia, replacing Sweden's Morgan Lefay, who became the latest victim of the USICS Visa System. In a special performance, Jeff will celebrate his entire 30 year career at the festival performing songs from many of his bands along the way, including Talisman, Yngwie Malmsteen, Axel Pell Rudi, W.E.T., Rock Star, as well as his solo releases.

Jeff stated: "Having known about the ProgPower USA fest for years, I'm proud to be invited to present the ONLY US show this year with my 30th anniversary show! Me and the boys couldn't be more excited to rock Atlanta!"

Promoter Glenn Harveston added: "I’m honestly still in awe Jeff has graciously stepped up to the plate to help us out at the last minute. I can say I have never had such an amazing and quick conversation with an artist when it comes to booking a band. That is not only a sign of a true professional, but someone wanting to perform for our festival audience. Nothing fires up this crowd more than knowing a legendary name like Jeff Scott Soto actually wants to be in Atlanta. I'd also like to thank Sun Hill Management for the great response time."

Jeff Scott Soto recently took part in the sold out T.S.O./Savatage two stage spectacle at Wacken this past weekend. His latest solo release "Inside the Vertigo," under the monikor Soto, was released by earMusic back in January. More...

Brazilian power metal act Hibria released a music video for the new track "Live," which is taken from the self-titled new release. The album is set to be released on August 7th via Power Prog Records in Europe and Test Your Metal Records in North America.

Brazilian power metal act Hibria released a music video for the new track "Pain." The song is taken from the upcoming new album, simply entitled "Hibria." The album drops on August 7th via Power Prog Records in Europe and Test Your Metal Records in North America.

Vancouver, BC based Test Your Metal Records is proud to announce its entry into the mosh pit on the international metal scene with its first signing of Brazilian power metal group Hibria.

This deal will see the North American release of Hibria's fifth and upcoming self-titled album due out on August 7th, 2015 with album pre-orders available here. Label owner Grant Truesdell comments:

“I am very excited to announce the launch of my new record label 'Test Your Metal Records.' After playing in bands and touring for the past 15 years I've developed the relationships and connections to be able to help others in the Canadian and worldwide music scene. I hope to bring more international acts into Canada and spread the Canadian metal internationally to show the world what we have to offer. I have some amazing bands and an amazing team to work with me, so I just want to thank you all in advance and together we will keep Heavy Metal alive!" More...

Brazilian power metal act Hibria posted a snippet of a new demo track entitled "Tightrope." The band is currently writing the follow up to the 2013 release "Silent Revenge." At the tail end of 2014, the band re-recorded the debut album "Defying the Rules" with the current lineup as a 10th Anniversary release for Japan.

Hibria will make its U.S. live debut at ProgPower USA this year in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday September 11th. Check out the demo preview here:

Brazilian metal act Hibria posted a lyric video for the re-recorded version of "Steel Lord of Wheels" (original recorded in 2004). The track is part of the 10th Anniversary edition band's debut "Defying the Rules," which has been fully re-recorded by the current lineup. The track listing and release date will be announced soon.

Hibria recently announced the celebration of 10 years of “Defying the Rules” with the re-recording and release of the album in Japan. Now the band presents the art that illustrates the material, made by Jugo Iduhara (aka Crim-son 15).

The material is already all re-written and a release date will be announced soon. The release will be done by the group’s label in Japan, King Records, and will be accompanied by a commemorative tour.

Guitarist Abel Camargo commented on the material: “The new recordings will honor the original as inspiration, but with extra power of the new band members, making full use of the power that these years of touring have given us. In addition, the disc will feature new arrangements and changes we made on the songs during the year playing them live.” More...